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Ayase Ueda Transfer from Feyenoord to LOSC Lille
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Rigaux decided this week to sell Ayase Ueda to Lille because the Japanese striker was considered to be at the end of a cycle. The player recently turned 28 and had two seasons left on his contract at De Kuip.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Rigaux decided this week to sell Ayase Ueda to Lille because the Japanese striker was considered to be at the end of a cycle. The player recently turned 28 and had two seasons left on his contract at De Kuip.
Davide Ancelotti, Ayase Ueda's coach, said that the player is very intelligent in his movements and in the box. Ancelotti added that Ueda is very difficult to manage and that this was the reason they bought him. Olivier Létang, the LOSC president, stated that they were seeking a high-level striker who was capable of performing immediately. Létang also explained that Lille was unable to offer the requested amount three weeks to a month ago, and that the situation changed only last Thursday. Ueda expressed that he was happy and relieved about joining Lille and about having already contributed in his first match.
Davide Ancelotti, Ayase Ueda's coach, said that the player is very intelligent in his movements and in the box. Ancelotti added that Ueda is very difficult to manage and that this was the reason they bought him. Olivier Létang, the LOSC president, stated that they were seeking a high-level striker who was capable of performing immediately. Létang also explained that Lille was unable to offer the requested amount three weeks to a month ago, and that the situation changed only last Thursday. Ueda expressed that he was happy and relieved about joining Lille and about having already contributed in his first match.
Ayase Ueda was linked with Barcelona during the summer, and a report states that in his debut match in Ligue 1 for Lille, he scored the winning goal.
Ayase Ueda was linked with Barcelona during the summer, and a report states that in his debut match in Ligue 1 for Lille, he scored the winning goal.
Voetbal International reports that Ayase Ueda has made his debut for Lille. The Japanese player replaced Olivier Giroud.
Voetbal International reports that Ayase Ueda has made his debut for Lille. The Japanese player replaced Olivier Giroud.
Feyenoord will receive 20 million euros for the transfer of Ayase Ueda.
Feyenoord will receive 20 million euros for the transfer of Ayase Ueda.
According to Het Nieuwsblad, Cercle Brugge has a right to a resale percentage of twenty percent on the profit Feyenoord makes on Ayase Ueda, as was agreed when the Japanese international moved from Belgium to Feyenoord three years ago. The reported transfer fee for Ueda's move to Lille OSC was fifteen million euro, while Feyenoord reportedly paid around nine million euro for the player in 2023. Het Nieuwsblad calculates that the resale percentage would amount to 1.2 million euro from the profit.
According to Het Nieuwsblad, Cercle Brugge has a right to a resale percentage of twenty percent on the profit Feyenoord makes on Ayase Ueda, as was agreed when the Japanese international moved from Belgium to Feyenoord three years ago. The reported transfer fee for Ueda's move to Lille OSC was fifteen million euro, while Feyenoord reportedly paid around nine million euro for the player in 2023. Het Nieuwsblad calculates that the resale percentage would amount to 1.2 million euro from the profit.
Ayase Ueda expressed his excitement about his move to France, citing the club's style of play, stadium, and fans as reasons for his interest. Lille president Olivier Létang described Ueda as a proven goalscorer and a complete striker at European and international level, adding that Ueda will be an important addition to LOSC.
Ayase Ueda expressed his excitement about his move to France, citing the club's style of play, stadium, and fans as reasons for his interest. Lille president Olivier Létang described Ueda as a proven goalscorer and a complete striker at European and international level, adding that Ueda will be an important addition to LOSC.
Lille have made an official announcement that Ayase Ueda, a Japanese international striker, has been signed from Feyenoord Rotterdam. Ueda's contract with Lille is for four years and is set to run until June 2030. He is the first Japanese player in LOSC's history.
Lille have made an official announcement that Ayase Ueda, a Japanese international striker, has been signed from Feyenoord Rotterdam. Ueda's contract with Lille is for four years and is set to run until June 2030. He is the first Japanese player in LOSC's history.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Lille have completed the deal to sign Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. The transfer has a fee of €15m, documents have been exchanged, and the medical is on Monday.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Lille have completed the deal to sign Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. The transfer has a fee of €15m, documents have been exchanged, and the medical is on Monday.
According to the Dutch daily De Telegraaf, Ayase Ueda is expected to join Lille. L'Equipe reports that Lille will pay 15 million euros for the forward, who was the top scorer in the Dutch league last year with 25 goals in 31 matches.
According to the Dutch daily De Telegraaf, Ayase Ueda is expected to join Lille. L'Equipe reports that Lille will pay 15 million euros for the forward, who was the top scorer in the Dutch league last year with 25 goals in 31 matches.
Japanese forward Ayase Ueda, 27, is set to travel to Lille this evening to complete his transfer to the French club, where he will sign a multi-year contract. While the exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, it is higher than the nine million euros Feyenoord paid to Cercle Brugge three years prior. The deal was finalized after LOSC Lille's chairman, Olivier Létang, visited De Kuip this afternoon to discuss the final details with Feyenoord's management, reaching an agreement shortly after the match against ADO Den Haag. In that 2-2 draw, Ueda scored his fortieth and final goal for Feyenoord before immediately saying goodbye to several staff members. The forward will finalize his personal terms and undergo a medical in Lille tomorrow. Ueda felt he was ready for a new challenge and chose Lille over a potential move to Turkey, despite interest from Fenerbahce. The opportunity to play for a club that competes at the top of French football and will participate in the Champions League this season were factors in his decision. The Japanese international, who has 43 caps and 18 goals for his country, was under contract with Feyenoord until 2028 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €20.00m. In addition to the interest from Fenerbahce, several Premier League clubs were also associated with the player.
Japanese forward Ayase Ueda, 27, is set to travel to Lille this evening to complete his transfer to the French club, where he will sign a multi-year contract. While the exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, it is higher than the nine million euros Feyenoord paid to Cercle Brugge three years prior. The deal was finalized after LOSC Lille's chairman, Olivier Létang, visited De Kuip this afternoon to discuss the final details with Feyenoord's management, reaching an agreement shortly after the match against ADO Den Haag. In that 2-2 draw, Ueda scored his fortieth and final goal for Feyenoord before immediately saying goodbye to several staff members. The forward will finalize his personal terms and undergo a medical in Lille tomorrow. Ueda felt he was ready for a new challenge and chose Lille over a potential move to Turkey, despite interest from Fenerbahce. The opportunity to play for a club that competes at the top of French football and will participate in the Champions League this season were factors in his decision. The Japanese international, who has 43 caps and 18 goals for his country, was under contract with Feyenoord until 2028 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €20.00m. In addition to the interest from Fenerbahce, several Premier League clubs were also associated with the player.
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